“Companies continue to use toxic flame retardants in plastic electronics, and that’s resulting in unexpected and unnecessary toxic exposures,” said study co-author Megan Liu, science and policy manager at Toxic-Free Future. “These cancer-causing chemicals shouldn’t be used to begin with, but through recycling, they are entering our environment and our homes in more ways than one. The high levels we found are concerning.”
Given these findings, consumers are encouraged to consider safer alternatives. Liu suggests replacing plastic kitchen utensils with stainless steel or other non-plastic materials, which can greatly reduce exposure to harmful additives. Regular dusting, vacuuming, frequent hand washing, and proper ventilation will also help in removing contaminated dust.
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